Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Immature stages

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Approx Length (c. 10.5mm) Wingspan (male 15-21mm, female 16-23mm.)
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
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Archips xylosteana
Variegated Golden Tortrix
(Linnaeus, 1758)980 / 49.015

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Woodlands and gardens.
Only minor variation between sexes.
Female without costal fold and with protruding apex on the forewing.

Recorded in 60 (81%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1986.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
24/09/2024127TG41Filby
30/07/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
29/07/2024128TF90Watton
27/07/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
26/07/2024127TG02Hindolveston
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Wingspan: male 15-21mm, female 16-23mm.
Flight: June - August.
Foodplant:   Deciduous trees.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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